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I was very sceptical about you talking to my mare but was proved wrong. Our mare was originally a brood mare in Ireland - she came over to Scotland to get broken in along with her foal – she has no issues and is a happy, relaxed and beautiful mare. She stayed for a year and then her owners requested her back to have a foal - we fell in love with her but were unable to raise the funds to buy her and she returned to Ireland. We visited her in Ireland and our once relaxed and happy mare had turned lifeless, twitchy and spooky. We managed to convince the owners that we should have her back for good so that we could continue her education. She returned about five months ago. Anne asked her name age and how long she had been here – I didn’t tell her any of the above. The 1st thing Anne said was that she had been here before and that she hadn’t understood why she had to go back and that when she had gone back she had been really depressed, the mare asked if she needed to have any more babies too and that we needed to push the work on as she wanted to catch up on lost time. She requested a new girth as she is quite ticklish and explained that she is still being a bit hormonal. The mare said she isn’t keen on flatwork but loves jumping so I took the opportunity to get Anne to tell her she needs to get on with it before she gets the fun bit of jumping! I asked Anne to ask if she like the man that rides her and she said no and did it have to continue as he is very heavy in his hands and hurts her mouth, obviously it won’t be continuing! Although I didn’t have any specific issues to correct it was enlightening and reassuring to know that we are on the right path with our mare and that she is happy. I stand corrected in every way and will never doubt Anne’s extraordinary abilities again.
Thank You
Hi Anne it's been a while since you spoke to Bud but I'd just like to let you know how he's been doing. Bud was one of those horses who was constantly getting injured and some of them had been quite serious. He was out of work that often the people on the yard nicknamed him sicknote, my local vets all new him as he was their most frequent customer! It got to a point when I rang them I could just say my name and they'd say is it Bud again! His injuries were really so often I just despaired with him. After he'd ripped his side open and skinned his leg from the knee down the thought crossed my mind that it would be kinder to have him put to sleep to save him yet more pain with months on box rest which he absolutely hated. When you spoke to Bud he mentioned all these lumps and bumps and explained that he wasn't clumsy like I'd thought but that he was getting bullied. He said he wanted to be in different field with the babies away from the other horses. Although I'd never seen him being bullied I did as he'd asked and put him in a new field with two foals and another youngster. It's now 18 months on and I'm so pleased to tell you that Bud hasn't had one injury since. I truly believe Bud wouldn't be with us today if you hadn't spoken to him and given me this information. I can't thank you enough Anne for helping us both! Buds quality of life has improved so much and I no longer have the huge vet bills. Thank you so much Anne
Marcus
Hi anne I thought I would drop you a note to let you know how Marcus and I are getting on after meeting you at Fountain Equestrian Centre a week past Friday. Our relationship seems to have reached a new level and I feel a deeper understanding of him and his demons. He in turn seems to be more trusting and happier to work and displaying less anxiety and tension in his day to day work life. I have had him on Argent Nit (drops) for 7 days now and again he seems to have accepted this and seems to be giving him some comfort. Can you let me know the next time you are going to be at Fountain as it may be a good idea for you to see him again and see how he feels things are going. Thanks for all your help and regards, Alice.
My Precious Robbie
Hi Anne, Thanks for your prompt reply. You have confirmed what l thought was wrong with my boy. He is on a supplement for his joints and is well rugged both in and out of the stable, he's really pampered. I think he just suffers from SADS, and just hates the winter months as they find his weak spots at his age. As you said Anne, old age is no reason to put him to sleep. He had the vet and he said the same and told the girls on the yard that he would not put a fit and healthy 24yr old horse down just because in their eyes he was passed it. He gave him some anti-biotics for his throat problem and some anti- inflammatories for his arthritis and said he can stay on a low dose of them all over the winter and he is not worried about him, so l feel mush better now. He has been playing out in a small paddock on his own today, so he is not being bullied by the younger horses and seemed to enjoy it with the odd roll here and there. Glad to hear your mum is doing well but sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with lupus, it's a horrible thing, just take it easy and don't be doing too much on your good days. I am sending you some photo's of my Rob so you can see how he is, let me know what you think. Merry Christmas and a Happy Hogmany have a good one, best wishes, love to your mum and family. Jenny & Robbie xxxx
LOST FOR WORDS
As the goose bumps run up my spine and I watched in awe as my mare snorted and cocked her ear to the phone, I watched and listened in amazement at the story my young mare had to tell. It opened me up so much to her and gave me a level of understanding I could never have achieved without Anne's help. The mare and I have a different relationship now and although she is fundamentally the same horse, I feel that she too has a better understanding of me and my expectations of her. Thank you so much Anne, as I am sure people doubt your gift and it is truly a gift. Thank you for sharing it with Oakie and me.
Kind regards Siobhan Gersbach NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA DECEMBER 07
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